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Fiction

I'll tell you no lies
by Amanda McCrina

In 1955 New York, 18-year-old Shelby, the daughter of an Air Force intelligence officer, finds herself entangled with an escaped Soviet pilot and becomes an increasingly willing accessory as she learns his secrets, but must first learn to separate fact from fiction. 
A little like waking
by Adam Rex

Stuck in a strange dreamscape where she encounters Langston, a boy who feels more real to her than anyone she's ever met, Zelda is pushed toward a truth she doesn't want to face. 
Flowerheart
by Catherine Bakewell

A stunning fantasy romance follows Clara, a girl with powerful and violent magic, as she seeks help with a difficult spell from former best friend Xavier, who names a terrible price for helping Clara save her father, even as Clara uncovers the root of a terrible darkness that's taken hold in the queendom - a darkness only Clara's magic is powerful enough to stop.
Never a hero
by Vanessa Len

Forced back into the monster world as a fugitive, Joan is torn between love, family and monstrous choices and must rally her old allies to face down the deadliest of enemies to save the timeline itself. 
The Isles of the Gods
by Amie Kaufman

When Prince Leander of Alinor commandeers her ship, demanding she take him to a sacred island, Selly finds their voyage leading to acts of treason and high-seas terror, bringing two countries to the brink of war and two strangers closer than they ever thought possible. 
Where you see yourself
by Claire Forrest

Having her heart set on a college in NYC with a major in Mass Media & Society, disabled high school senior Effie learns that sometimes growing up means being open to a world of possibilities you never even dreamed of. 
Sing me to sleep
by Gabi Burton

Forced to accept a job guarding the crown prince, siren-in-hiding Saoirse Sorkova, a soldier who survives on lies, finds herself drawn to Prince Hayes, especially when they must work together to stop a deadly killer, who, unbeknownst to him, is Saoirse, herself. 
Hell followed with us
by Andrew Joseph White

Sixteen-year-old trans boy Benji is on the run from the cult that raised him--the fundamentalist sect that unleashed Armageddon and decimated the world's population. Desperately, he searches for a place where the cult can't get their hands on him, or more importantly, on the bioweapon they infected him with. But when cornered by monsters born from the destruction, Benji is rescued by a group of teens from the local Acheson LGBTQ+ Center, affectionately known as the ALC. 
Zhara
by S. Jae-Jones

Forbidden from practicing magic and burdened by her responsibilities, Jin Zhara's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes involved with the Guardians of Dawn, a group dedicated to fighting a demonic plague that is corrupting magicians.
Non-Fiction

Accountable : the true story of a racist social media account and the teenagers whose lives it changed
by Dashka Slater

This thought-provoking nonfiction narrative recounts the discovery of a racist social media account in the small town of Albany, California, that forever changes the lives of a group of high school students and leaves everyone wondering about accountability for harmful online speech. 
Better than we found it : conversations to help save the world
by Frederick Joseph

Drawing on interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors and politicians, this timely guide addresses some of the biggest issues of our day, from climate change to gun violence to transphobia, empowering readers to make the world a better place. 
Fantastic vegan recipes for the teen cook : 60 incredible recipes you need to try for good health and a better planet
by Elaine Skiadas

A seventeen-year-old blogger helps other teens gain kitchen confidence and provides instructions to make delicious plant-based meals including Zucchini Bread Pancakes, Spinach Artichoke Quesadillas, Butternut Mac and Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. 
Men of the 65th : the Borinqueneers of the Korean War
by Talia Aikens-Nuänez

In a telling of one of the forgotten stories of the Korean War, this history of Puerto Rico's decorated 65th Regiment, aka the Borinqueneers, recounts the challenges they faced leading up to what was the largest court martial in the entire war. 
The big backyard : the solar system beyond Pluto
by Ron Miller

Featuring photographs from NASA probes and telescopes, this thrilling tour of the farthest reaches of our solar system, where answers are found and new mysteries are encountered, shows how life on Earth could not exist without the happenings at the edge of this vast realm.
Create a costume! / : Create a Costume!
by Sarah Myer

Presents a do-it-yourself guide to creating costumes for conventions, offering tips on modifying thrift store clothes, working with craft foam, using a sewing machine, and proper costume convention etiquette.
Graphic Novels/Manga
Issunboshi : a graphic novel
by Ryan Lang

In a feudal Japan where creatures of myth and folklore are real, a demon sets out to reforge an ancient weapon to take over the world. The only person who can stop him is a six-inch-tall would-be samurai, who also happens to be the final and most important piece of the weapon.
The legend of Zelda : twilight princess. 1
by Akira Himekawa

With an evil menace trying to find Princess Midna and gain power over both the Twilight Realm and the World of Light, Link comes out of anonymity to answer the call to protect his new home.
Constellations
by Kate Glasheen

In 1980s Troy, New York, nonbinary teenager Claire's stint in court-ordered rehab may be exactly what they need to unpack all the bad they have experienced--if they can stay sober in a world seemingly never made for them.
Part of your world : a twisted tales graphic novel
by Stephanie Kate Strohm

Discovering her father might still be alive, voiceless queen of Atlantica Ariel resurfaces, determined to overthrow the murderous sea witch Ursula before she destroys her home, her prince and the world she once longed to be part of. 
Stars in their eyes
by Jessica Walton

Maisie is looking forward to meeting her idol, Kara Bufano, the action hero from her favorite TV show. But when Maisie and her mom arrive at the convention center, she is stopped in her tracks by Ollie, a cute volunteer working the show. And as the day wears on, Maisie notices feelings for Ollie that she's never had before. Is this what it feels like to fall in love?
Assassination classroom. 1, Time for assassination
by Yusei Matsui

The students in class 3-E are the misfits in their school, but their teacher is a powerful, tentacled extraterrestrial who has already damaged the Moon and threatens the Earth, and they have been assigned to assassinate him.
My new life as a cat. 1
by Konomi Wagata

Nao Kazushiro is a normal high school student--until he gets in a traffic accident and winds up in the body of a cat! At first, it's all fun and games as he gets used to his new feline form, but then the novelty wears off and hunger sets in. Luckily, he's picked up by Chika, a cute girl his age who gives him food and a home off the streets.
Saint Young Men 1
by Hikaru Nakamura

Two of history's most important figures whose sagely deeds have been told and retold. But even their saintly status hasn't fully prepared them to navigate the ups and downs of life in 21st century Japan, from theme parks, to shopping for rice cookers, to the wonderful world of manga. Follow this pair on a goofy, light-hearted, and pun-filled adventure in friendship.
 

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